Glacier National Park

August 2012

Rachel first took me to Glacier National Park before we were married in 2006. During that trip we didn't get too far off the road. This time, we planned on changing that. We met our friends Doug & Lindsey and hiked in about 7.5 miles to stay in the heart of the park at Granite Chalet.

Montana, USA7 days, 6 nights

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Glacier National Park

2012

Glacier National Park is, by far, my favorite national park. It's one of the few places that I plan to go back to regularly.

Rachel has family in Bozeman, and prior to meeting up with Doug & Lindsey in Helena, we took a day trip with them on the Beartooth Highway and looped through Yellowstone. Naturally, we also stopped at Beartooth Cafe in Cooke City for some smoked trout.

Day 1: Beartooth Pass

01 The Beartooth Highway is one of the most beautiful drives you can take. If you are near Yellowstone, drive it.

02 Shortly after entering Yellowstone via the Northeast entrance we were hit by a short squall.

09 After getting to the chalet, the first thing we did was buy some freeze dried food, pour in some hot water and devour it. I don't think anyone took a moment to say anything. We just ate as quickly as we could.

Day 4: Granite Park Chalet

Near Granite Chalet is the Grinnell Glacier Overlook trail. I'm not proud of this photo, as I see it as a missed opportunity - it doesn't do the view justice. You are on top of the mountain looking down at a the Grinnell Glacier! But, I've never felt such winds and was afraid that if I stood any higher that I'd be blown over the ledge.